One told how his governor, though rolling in wealth, kept him on a most beggarly allowance, illustrating, with many an amusing story, traits of avarice that set the table in a roar.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The State is required to protect the people from degrading influences, to prevent them from being brutalized through the avarice or apathy of others, and to prevent them being brutalized through the avarice or apathy of themselves.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
"I have an idea here-" he tapped his forehead-"that will make me rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford